China and North Korea to Restart Passenger Train Service After Six-Year Suspension
China and North Korea are set to resume passenger train services between Beijing and Pyongyang for the first time since 2020, restoring a key transport link that was halted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
China and North Korea will restart international passenger train services this week, ending a six-year suspension that began when both countries closed their borders during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The railway connection between Beijing and Pyongyang is one of the most important transport links between the two nations.
According to officials and travel agencies, the train service is expected to resume from March 12 and operate several times a week. Early tickets for the first departure have already sold out, reflecting strong demand after years of restricted travel.
Initially, the service will run on a limited scale and may primarily carry diplomats, officials, and people traveling for work or study between the two countries. Tourists are not expected to be allowed immediately, though broader public access could be introduced later.
The reopening of the rail route is seen as a significant step toward restoring cross-border movement and strengthening economic and diplomatic ties between the two longtime allies. China is North Korea’s largest trading partner, and the train connection has historically been an important channel for travel, trade, and cultural exchanges.
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